Sitting here on a rainy Saturday waiting for spring to show up.
My buddy T was supposed to come over for coffee this morning. But my Mrs. wasn't feeling well so we cancelled. Pushed it out a couple days. No big deal. We'll catch up soon.
Gives me time to sit here and think about all the stuff I need to do once the weather cooperates.
Got to get my grill ready. Plan to use the hell out of it this year. Nothing beats cooking outside when the weather is right. Burgers. Steaks. Whatever. Just standing out there with a cold drink watching meat sizzle. That's living.
Need to get my fishing gear ready too. Got a new rig. Nice bait caster and rod. Still sitting in the box it came in at Christmas. Haven't even opened it yet. That needs to change. Want to get out on the water. Throw some lines. Maybe drag my youngest son out there with me if he has time between school and work.
Wanna get to the range as well. Haven't shot in a long time. Son bought a new .22 and is getting used to it. He has already been to the range once. It was too cold for me. That is changing I think.
Speaking of ranges. It is in a state park. That park has some easy hiking trails. So with a buddy and some hiking sticks. May look to do some hiking this spring as well.
Lawn mower needs attention. It's been sitting all winter and will need to be made ready for the upcoming mowing season. I actually don't mind mowing. Gets me outside. Moving. Doing something useful. Seeing the yard look clean when you're done.
Would like to get some pots and get them ready for planting. Got those cherry tomato seeds waiting. Eventually they'll need a home outside. Container gardening didn't work out so great last time but I'm going to give it another shot.
All in good time I guess. When mother nature decides to cooperate.
Got a bunch of doc appointments coming up too. That's just life at this point. Always something to check on. Something to monitor. The joys of getting older.
Anyway. I'm ready for spring and everything that comes with it. The green coming back. Flowers popping up. Bees buzzing around doing their thing. The smells. That fresh earthy smell after a spring rain. Little newborn critters showing up in the yard.
Winter had its time. Ready to move on.
Until then I'll be here. Watching the rain. Waiting.
Anyone else ready for spring? What are you looking forward to?
Thanks for reading,
Joe
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